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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Youthful Old Heads #6311 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon 2 Person Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Victory Youthful Old Heads delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, finishing first overall in the marathon relay category. The team maintained a strong and steady pace, showcasing consistent improvements throughout the race. The average race pace was 6:13 min/mile, indicative of strategic pacing and endurance. Notably, several of the final miles clocked significantly faster paces, including a standout 5:14 min/mile split in the 24th mile. The strong finish was marked by their impressive acceleration over the last few splits, culminating in a final time of 2:43:09. They excelled in the final moments, moving from 3rd to 1st place, demonstrating remarkable tenacity and strategic race execution. Maintaining focus and energy across the challenging distance, they finished at the top of their division, securing first place overall. The ability to consistently increase pace throughout the duration was a key factor contributing to their successful outcome.